Continental was founded in 1871 and currently employs approximately 78,000 people in 54 countries. The Continental Tires division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and operates 19 production plants and 16 R&D centers. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers.
You will become a member of Tire Testing Technology department. As a part of Technology Center Púchov, as well as the global R&D organization, we are running development, repair & maintenance of our tire testing technologies and processes. You’ll be responsible for …
> Design, development, enhancement and maintenance of complex software solutions supporting tire testing processes
> Collaboration with global teams and external IT service providers on software development, maintenance, and support activities
> Development, enhancement, and maintenance of control software for tire testing machines
> Programming and optimization of hardware and software systems orchestrating multi‑stage tire testing processes
> Integration of industrial automation components, including MQTT‑based sensor networks and machine interfaces to real‑time systems
> Debugging and troubleshooting of complex industrial control systems in production environments
> Code modernization of legacy control systems while maintaining backward compatibility
> Support and guidance for global users on new software products, including documentation and training
> Position is located in Puchov, Slovakia and requires on‑site presence (cannot be performed remotely)
> University degree in Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable technical field
> Solid technical background with strong interest in software and industrial automation systems
> Programming skills in Java (Java 8, Java 17+) and familiarity with web technologies
> Experience with real‑time systems or industrial automation
> Understanding of state machine design patterns and event driven programming architectures
> Knowledge of hardware communication protocols (e.g. MQTT, TCP/IP, serial communication)
> Knowledge of database and network technologies > Experience working in Linux and Windows environments
> Good command of English for professional communication; German language skills are an advantage
> Team player with analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills
Starting salary for:
› a fresh graduate is average 2 300€/Brutto + var. part of salary
› an experienced person is 2 550€/Brutto + var. part of salary.
Salary will be increasing by a gained knowledge up to 3300€/Brutto. Apply now!
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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.
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